Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, political commentator, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show, an American late-night talk and news satire program on Comedy Central. Noah took over as host of The Daily Show in 2015, succeeding Jon Stewart. He has also released several comedy specials, including his Netflix special, Son of Patricia. Noah is a New York Times bestselling author, having written Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.